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Fellowships of $6,000 to USA, Canada, and International experienced conservation professionals to attend a one-month training program at a university in Washington State. The program curriculum will be taught by an expert faculty member who will work closely with fellows to explore new methods of applying market-based approaches to environmental issues.

A key part of the Fellows application is a proposed project describing an environmental issue related to the applicant's work and the plans to develop a solution using market approaches.

Using a case study methodology, Fellows identify new solutions to real life conservation challenges. Over the course of the month, Fellows attend dynamic sessions, participate in collaborative and independent projects, and attend field trips.

Kinship Fellows join a community of practitioners, where they continue to network and collaborate to address environmental challenges. The global network of 264 Fellows in 51 countries across 7 continents is collaborative, innovative, and dedicated to effective conservation. Fellows bring home new ideas, tools, and inspiration. Their success benefits their organizations and the greater conservation community.

Applicants who meet the program requirements will be evaluated in the following areas:
- Proposed project viability and appropriateness
- Leadership potential
- Potential contribution to the month-long program and to an ongoing community of leaders
- Ability to take action on conservation issues
- Ability to mobilize and motivate others
- A capacity to produce innovative solutions to complex environmental problems.

The program will take place from June 30 through July 31, 2019 in Bellingham, Washington.

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GrantWatch ID#: 177376

Number of Grants:

18 applicants are selected to participate in the training program.

Estimated Size of Grant:

The Fellowship provides a $6,000 stipend.

Term of Contract:

The program will take place from June 30 through July 31, 2019.

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Additional Eligibility Criteria:

This program is seeking conservation leaders with at least five years of experience, who are deeply committed to conservation, involved with the implementation of market-based approaches to solve environmental problems, and ready to be part of an expanding community of global leaders.

Successful applicants will be familiar with business and economic principles and work in a setting where these principles can be integrated with conservation work.

In order to be considered for the program, applicants must meet the following requirements:
-Possess a minimum of a four-year U.S. college degree (or its overseas equivalent).
-Have a minimum of five years relevant work experience, after your degree.
-Be proficient in spoken and written English.
-Be a conservation practitioner (rather than an academic or researcher).

Pre-Application Information:

Applications will be accepted from November 1, 2018 - January 8, 2019. Applications must be submitted no later than 5:00 PM US Central Standard Time or 11:00 PM GMT on January 8, 2019.

Letters of recommendation must be submitted to the program by the person providing the recommendation. They cannot be uploaded with your application.